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Expectations Expectations
Julie Taylor prepares to go away to college. Mrs. Taylor digs into her new job as the guidance counselor at East Dillon and Coach Taylor poaches a basketball player...
October 27, 2010
On the Outside Looking In On the Outside Looking In
Julie starts her college classes and meets an interesting teaching assistant. Tami Taylor has trouble fitting in with the East Dillon teaching staff. Luke Cafferty's...
November 3, 2010
The Right Hand of the Father The Right Hand of the Father
Vince's dad gets out on parole. A video of Maura drunk at the party with several Lions team members gets posted on the Internet. Mrs Taylor tries to take corrective...
November 10, 2010
Keep Looking Keep Looking
Becky's dad returns to town, Buddy Jr. comes to stay with his dad, and Vince confronts his father about the drugs in his past. Meanwhile, Jess and Vince squabble about...
November 17, 2010
Kingdom Kingdom
The East Dillon Lions face the South Kingdom Rangers, the team to whom they forfeited at the beginning of last season. Coach tries to steer the team away from talk of...
December 1, 2010
Swerve Swerve
Rather than return to college where she's been humiliated, Julie wrecks her car. As the truth comes out, Coach Taylor is thrown, so much so that he leaves a practice...
December 8, 2010
Perfect Record Perfect Record
It's cross-town rivalry week again in Dillon and things get heated when an anti-Lion website appears highlighting the boys' juvenile records. Coach Taylor is concerned...
December 15, 2010
Fracture Fracture
Between a potential head coaching position at a Florida College, Julie's continuing stay at home, the team's growing disharmony over Vince's show-boat behavior and the...
January 5, 2011
Gut Check Gut Check
Following a contentious loss, Coach Taylor decides to bench Vince for a game and start Luke at QB. Becky and Luke try to start their relationship over but the Seniors...
January 12, 2011
Don't Go Don't Go
Coach's offer from a Florida college becomes public knowledge. Tim Riggins parole hearing date approaches and Billy asks Coach Taylor to be a character witness. Luke...
January 19, 2011
The March The March
The East Dillon Lion's march toward State continues amid Coach Taylor & Principal Burnwell's concerns about impending budget cuts. Tami gets an opportunity to...
January 26, 2011
Texas Whatever Texas Whatever
The school board considers eliminating a football program to meet budget cuts, making Dillon a one team town again. Meanwhile Tami considers a job offer that Coach...
February 2, 2011
Always Always
With the decision to close the East Dillon Football program speculation runs wild on two fronts. Will the Lions be able to win State and go out in a blaze of glory;...
February 9, 2011
Directed by
Michael Waxman Michael Waxman  
David Boyd David Boyd  
Todd McMullen Todd McMullen  
Patrick R. Norris Patrick R. Norris ... as Patrick Norris
Jonas Pate Jonas Pate  
Adam Davidson Adam Davidson  
Allison Liddi-Brown Allison Liddi-Brown  
Chris Eyre Chris Eyre  
Jason Katims Jason Katims  
Kyle Chandler Kyle Chandler  
Written by
Peter Berg Peter Berg ... developed for television by
Buzz Bissinger Buzz Bissinger ... book
Monica Beletsky Monica Beletsky ... staff writer
Etan Frankel Etan Frankel ... story editor
David Hudgins David Hudgins ... written by
Kerry Ehrin Kerry Ehrin ... written by
Bridget Carpenter Bridget Carpenter ... written by
Rolin Jones Rolin Jones ... written by
Patrick Massett Patrick Massett ... written by
John Zinman John Zinman ... written by
Ron Fitzgerald Ron Fitzgerald ... written by
Derek Santos Olson Derek Santos Olson ... written by
Jason Katims Jason Katims ... written by
Cast
Kyle Chandler Kyle Chandler ... Eric Taylor (13 episodes)
Connie Britton Connie Britton ... Tami Taylor (13 episodes)
Aimee Teegarden Aimee Teegarden ... Julie Taylor (13 episodes)
Michael B. Jordan Michael B. Jordan ... Vince Howard (13 episodes)
Jurnee Smollett Jurnee Smollett ... Jess Merriweather (13 episodes)
Matt Lauria Matt Lauria ... Luke Cafferty (13 episodes)
Dora Madison Dora Madison ... Becky Sproles (13 episodes) (as Madison Burge)
Grey Damon Grey Damon ... Hastings Ruckle (13 episodes)
Brad Leland Brad Leland ... Buddy Garrity (13 episodes)
Derek Phillips Derek Phillips ... Billy Riggins (13 episodes)
Russell DeGrazier Russell DeGrazier ... Coach Stan Traub (13 episodes)
Aaron Spivey-Sorrells Aaron Spivey-Sorrells ... Coach Spivey (13 episodes) (as Aaron L. Spivey-Sorrells)
Lamarcus Tinker Lamarcus Tinker ... Dallas Tinker (13 episodes)
Timothy F. Crowley Timothy F. Crowley ... Coach Crowley (13 episodes)
Stacey Oristano Stacey Oristano ... Mindy Riggins (11 episodes)
Madilyn Landry Madilyn Landry ... Gracie Belle Taylor (11 episodes) (as Madilyn Elizabeth Landry)
Troy Anthony Hogan Troy Anthony Hogan ... Principal Burnwell (10 episodes) (as Troy Hogan)
Angela Rawna Angela Rawna ... Regina Howard (10 episodes)
Cress Williams Cress Williams ... Ornette Howard (10 episodes)
Jeff Rosick Jeff Rosick ... Buddy Jr. (9 episodes)
Patrick Massett Patrick Massett ... Willie Gault (8 episodes)
Lynn Blackburn Lynn Blackburn ... Laurel Sachs (7 episodes)
David Cowgill David Cowgill ... Slammin' Sammy (7 episodes)
Gil McKinney Gil McKinney ... Derek Bishop (6 episodes)
Taylor Kitsch Taylor Kitsch ... Tim Riggins (5 episodes)
Lawrence Varnado Lawrence Varnado ... Mo Hall (5 episodes)
Lorraine Toussaint Lorraine Toussaint ... Bird Merriweather (4 episodes)
Josh Levi Josh Levi ... Darius Merriweather (4 episodes) (as Joshua Bolden)
Isaac Smith Isaac Smith ... Caleb Merriweather (4 episodes)
Emily Rios Emily Rios ... Epyck (4 episodes)
Zach Gilford Zach Gilford ... Matt Saracen (4 episodes)
Louanne Stephens Louanne Stephens ... Mrs. Saracen (3 episodes)
John Charles Quary John Charles Quary ... Andre Merriweather (3 episodes)
Kris Mikes Kris Mikes ... Lions Player (3 episodes)
Blue Deckert Blue Deckert ... Mac McGill (3 episodes)
Denise Williamson Denise Williamson ... Maura (3 episodes)
Joshua D. Moody Joshua D. Moody ... Lions Player #1 (3 episodes)
Danny James Hunter Danny James Hunter ... Deacon Floyd (3 episodes)
Emily Jones McCoy Emily Jones McCoy ... TV Reporter (3 episodes)
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson Dana Wheeler-Nicholson ... Angela Collette (3 episodes)
Jesse Plemons Jesse Plemons ... Landry Clarke (2 episodes)
Lee Stringer Lee Stringer ... Bull Sproles (2 episodes)
Heather Kafka Heather Kafka ... Doreen Sproles (2 episodes)
Aisha Schliessler Aisha Schliessler ... Kim (2 episodes) (as Aisha Jau)
Will Harris Will Harris ... Harris (2 episodes)
Todd Allen Todd Allen ... Karl Gage (2 episodes)
Barry Tubb Barry Tubb ... Tom Cafferty (2 episodes)
Kathleen Griffith Kathleen Griffith ... Margaret Cafferty (2 episodes)
John C. McDonnell John C. McDonnell ... Randy Tysinger (2 episodes) (as John McDonnell)
Marshall R. Teague Marshall R. Teague ... John Aroldi (2 episodes) (as Marshall Teague)
Chuck Cureau Chuck Cureau ... TV Reporter (2 episodes)
Jessica Hale Jessica Hale ... Trixie (2 episodes)
Amanda Brown Amanda Brown ... Evie (2 episodes)
John S. Davies John S. Davies ... Doyle Cook (2 episodes)
Kit Gwin Kit Gwin ... Dana Wheldon (2 episodes)
Adrianne Palicki Adrianne Palicki ... Tyra Collette (2 episodes)
Stephanie Hunt Stephanie Hunt ... Devin Boland
James Hansen Prince James Hansen Prince ... Frank Lakey
Caleb Landry Jones Caleb Landry Jones ... Jimmy Adler (as Caleb Jones)
Angela Bennett Angela Bennett ... Mean Lady
Rommel Sulit Rommel Sulit ... Teacher #2
Julin Julin ... Kandee (as Julin Jean)
Akin Babatunde Akin Babatunde ... Bob Short
Madi Goff Madi Goff ... Rally Girl / Cute Girl
Evan Breeland Evan Breeland ... Big Guy
Andre Pierre Clemons Andre Pierre Clemons ... Another Teacher
Will Buchanan Will Buchanan ... Frat Boy (as William Buchanan)
Charles E. Bailey Charles E. Bailey ... Professor Nevins (as Charles Bailey)
Breona Horne Breona Horne ... Other Cute Girl
Sarah Jenazian Sarah Jenazian ... Becca
Bruce Carey Bruce Carey ... Jim
Wendell Smith Wendell Smith ... Another Teacher #2
Merrilee McCommas Merrilee McCommas ... Pam Garrity Turner
Kay Salem Kay Salem ... Ms. Rene
Mona Lee Fultz Mona Lee Fultz ... Professor Jennings (as Mona Lee)
Tyler Corie Tyler Corie ... Jones
Jonny VanClink Jonny VanClink ... Arrogant Student #1
Adriene Mishler Adriene Mishler ... Cute Female Student
Rj Tillman Rj Tillman ... Lions Player #2 / Malcolm (as Ryan Tillman)
Adam Joshua Adam Joshua ... Arrogant Student #2
Ariana Johnson Ariana Johnson ... Sassy Girl #1
Irec Hargrove Irec Hargrove ... Lions Player #3
Gary Clark Jr. Gary Clark Jr. ... Buddy's Bar Band (as Gary Clark Jr. Band)
Sam Pearcy Sam Pearcy ... Epyck's Dude
Yesenia Garcia Yesenia Garcia ... Cathleen Peck
Beth Burns Beth Burns ... Waitress
Kevin Majors Kevin Majors ... TMU Tour Guide
Heath Allyn Heath Allyn ... David Matheson
Chase Joliet Chase Joliet ... Student #1
Justin Ryan Garrett Justin Ryan Garrett ... Curtis
Bo Myers Bo Myers ... TMU Head Coach
Jenny Keto Jenny Keto ... Pushy Girl
Brently Heilbron Brently Heilbron ... Hotel Manager
Natalie Dickinson Natalie Dickinson ... Alison Bishop
Lewis Johnson Lewis Johnson ... Newspaper Reporter
Isaiah Prince Isaiah Prince ... Player #2
Victor Diaz Victor Diaz ... TV Reporter
Paul Wright Paul Wright ... Poet Cary Herins (as Paul Mitchell Wright)
Jenevieve Norris Jenevieve Norris ... South King Cheerleader
Billy Schott Billy Schott ... Referee
Jonathon Palafox Jonathon Palafox ... South King Lineman
Michael Miller Michael Miller ... South King Kicker
Jonathan Joss Jonathan Joss ... Owney
Colin Herlihy Colin Herlihy ... Mascot
Jonathan Shaffer Jonathan Shaffer ... Guy at Party
Cedric Neal Cedric Neal ... Kennard Royce
Scott Porter Scott Porter ... Jason Street
J.D. Wright J.D. Wright ... J.D.
Lee Tisdale Lee Tisdale ... Superfan #1
Donald R. Harrell Donald R. Harrell ... Superfan #2
Howard Guttmann Howard Guttmann ... Recruiter
Brian Ernest Brian Ernest ... Referee
Morgana Shaw Morgana Shaw ... Winona
Tamara Goodwin Tamara Goodwin ... Kayla
Shiree Nelson Shiree Nelson ... Connie
Mj Vandivier Mj Vandivier ... Pageant Judge (as Marijane Vandivier)
Paul T. Taylor Paul T. Taylor ... Pageant Host
J. Taylor J. Taylor ... Head Coach Bailey
Robert Hadlock Robert Hadlock ... TV Show Host (as Robert Erwin Hadlock)
Emanuel Limuel Emanuel Limuel ... Assistant
Lincoln Rose Lincoln Rose ... TV Reporter
Carl Webb Carl Webb ... Carl (Ornette's Buddy)
Donald Thorne Donald Thorne ... Donald (Bully)
Kerry Lampkin Kerry Lampkin ... Defensive Player
Jonathan R. Freeman Jonathan R. Freeman ... Paying Customer (as Jonathan Brooks)
Martha Prentiss Martha Prentiss ... School Nurse
Felix Rivas Felix Rivas ... Carr County Sheriff #1
Giana Vega Giana Vega ... Carr County Sheriff #2
David Bewley David Bewley ... Lawyer
Chris Drewy Chris Drewy ... Andy Oswald
Jerry Cotton Jerry Cotton ... Parole Board Member
Lidia Porto Lidia Porto ... Phyllis
Tim Eaton Tim Eaton ... Administrator
Jonathan Gilford Jonathan Gilford ... Lions Player #2
Shaun Wainwright-Branigan Shaun Wainwright-Branigan ... Man
Leon Lamar Leon Lamar ... Moderator
Bruce Altman Bruce Altman ... Head of Braemore
Darryl Cox Darryl Cox ... Dean Hochman
Maurice Ripke Maurice Ripke ... Guy at Bar
Luke Coffee Luke Coffee ... Landing Strip Customer / Randy
Roger Wallace Roger Wallace ... Sportscaster #1
Brian Sanders Brian Sanders ... Sportscaster #2
Kathryn Smith-McGlynn Kathryn Smith-McGlynn ... OB / Gyn (as Kathryn Smith McGlynn)
Chamblee Ferguson Chamblee Ferguson ... Harris Carville
Jack Watkins Jack Watkins ... Coach Buckley
Araceli Abrego Araceli Abrego ... Lady with Toddler
Jim Lawrence Jim Lawrence ... Lions Supporter
Maritza Guerrero Maritza Guerrero ... Lions Suppoter w / Mic
Jack O'Donnell Jack O'Donnell ... Panthers Supporter
Richard Levi Richard Levi ... Bar Patron
Jonna Juul-Hansen Jonna Juul-Hansen ... Panthers Supporter #2
Jack Furrh Jr. Jack Furrh Jr. ... Other Warren State Booster
Parker Hans Parker Hans ... Panther Fan
Tim Robinson Tim Robinson ... Lions Player
Alicia Witt Alicia Witt ... Cheryl
Bruce DuBose Bruce DuBose ... Coach Hayward
Sam Craytor Sam Craytor ... Santa Claus
Charlie Quary Charlie Quary ... Andre Merriweather (as Charles Quary)
Michael Capriotti Michael Capriotti ... Coach Mike
Darren Damewood Darren Damewood ... Panther's Manager
Paul Darby Paul Darby ... Coach Goodell
Uncredited Cast
Steve Cauley Steve Cauley ... East Dillon Faculty (3 episodes)
John Christian Love John Christian Love ... Lions Football Player (3 episodes)
Randy Coy Randy Coy ... Panther Booster (3 episodes)
Roni Hummel Roni Hummel ... Fan (3 episodes)
Dani Bell Dani Bell ... Rally Girl (3 episodes)
Dianne Sullivan Dianne Sullivan ... Bar Patron (3 episodes)
Jamie Buckley Jamie Buckley ... South King Fan (3 episodes)
Katelyn Merricks Katelyn Merricks ... Sister of Football Player (2 episodes)
Mark Holliway Mark Holliway ... Parole Board Member (2 episodes)
Mike Gassaway Mike Gassaway ... Tmu Asst. Head Coach (2 episodes)
Ryan Hancock Ryan Hancock ... Churchgoer / Driver (2 episodes)
Zoe Aggeliki Zoe Aggeliki ... Rebecca Dallas (2 episodes)
Wallace Everitt Wallace Everitt ... Press (2 episodes)
Valerie Finch Valerie Finch ... Teacher (2 episodes)
Omaka Omegah Omaka Omegah ... Cheerleader (2 episodes)
Devon Brown Devon Brown ... Metal Band - Vocals
Steve Crenshaw Steve Crenshaw ... Croft Coach
Lisa Husberg Lisa Husberg ... Opposing Team Cheerleader
Mar Omega Mar Omega ... Metal Band - Guitar
Lawrence Varnado Lawrence Varnado ... Mo Hall
Nathan Bayless Nathan Bayless ... Kim's Boyfriend
Joshua D. Moody Joshua D. Moody ... Moody
Carlos Valenzuela-Durr Carlos Valenzuela-Durr ... Cowboy
Jess Webb Jess Webb ... Rally Girl
Daniel Zubiate Daniel Zubiate ... Caterer
Rob Faubion Rob Faubion ... Restaurant Patron
Sarah Kate Allsup Sarah Kate Allsup ... Lion High School Student
Randy Frank Randy Frank ... Fan
S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo ... Moonshine Dude
Skye Polchert Skye Polchert ... Lipstick moonshine girl
James P. Rice James P. Rice ... Passed-out Moonshine Dude
Lupe Trejo Lupe Trejo ... Moonshine Dude
Chuck Cureau Chuck Cureau ... TV Reporter
Libertad Green Libertad Green ... Football Fan
Nic Quardero Nic Quardero ... Mason
Jessica Hale Jessica Hale ... Trixie
Aslan Hollier Aslan Hollier ... College Football Player
Sharri Jones Sharri Jones ... Cheerleader
Howard Lawrence Howard Lawrence ... College Student
Nicole Wilkins Nicole Wilkins ... Pageant Contestant
Pete Williams Pete Williams ... Ryan
Rhett James Rhett James ... Flag Runner
Katie Massey Katie Massey ... Cheerleader
Patty Allieri Patty Allieri ... Teacher
Ben Bachelder Ben Bachelder ... Teacher
Joshua Ryan Joshua Ryan ... TMU Student
Dean A. Sorenson Dean A. Sorenson ... Teacher
Dave Bullis Dave Bullis ... College student
Marvellous Maeze Marvellous Maeze ... Cheerleader
Natalie Merlino Natalie Merlino ... College Student
Taylor Cole Miller Taylor Cole Miller ... Disgruntled Football Fan / Restaurant Patron / College Student / Field Rusher
Drew Waters Drew Waters ... Wade Aikmen
Sarah Clark Sarah Clark ... Teacher
Merry Whitney Merry Whitney ... Server
Sydney Barlette Sydney Barlette ... Cheerleader
Jennifer Besser Jennifer Besser ... Football Fan
Latrice Butts Latrice Butts ... Reporter
Garret Danks Garret Danks ... Injured Football Player
Tony DeBenedetto Tony DeBenedetto ... Lions Fan / Hawks Fan
Clay Dove Clay Dove ... Fan
Kennith Edwards Kennith Edwards ... Event Staff
Kevin A. Green Kevin A. Green ... Fan
Brett Hardin Brett Hardin ... Football Fan
AC Hensley AC Hensley ... Press
Todd Hill Todd Hill ... Press Photographer
Steven Jeffers Steven Jeffers ... Featured Press / Cameraman
James Jensen James Jensen ... Hawks Football Player #72
Mase Kerwick Mase Kerwick ... Alamo Freeze Employee
Emmanuel King Emmanuel King ... Hawks football player #23
Cherie Klenieski Cherie Klenieski ... College Student
Samantha Labrada Samantha Labrada ... Football Fan
Billy Leo Billy Leo ... Football Fan
Tom Lopez Tom Lopez ... Football Booster
Brandon Noack Brandon Noack ... Paramedic
Starla Osburn Starla Osburn ... Stadium Fan
Ray L. Perez Ray L. Perez ... Prison Guard
Jordan Pokladnik Jordan Pokladnik ... Fan
John Lewis Puff John Lewis Puff ... Reporter
Lori Randolph Lori Randolph ... Football Fan
Ben Cody Rogers Ben Cody Rogers ... Hawks Football Player
Will Roher Will Roher ... Press
Gary Teague Gary Teague ... Dillon Panther Booster
Lindsay Woodmansee Lindsay Woodmansee ... Football Fan
Produced by
Sarah Aubrey Sarah Aubrey ... executive producer
Peter Berg Peter Berg ... executive producer
Nan Bernstein Freed Nan Bernstein Freed ... producer
John Cameron John Cameron ... co-executive producer
David Hudgins David Hudgins ... executive producer
Jason Katims Jason Katims ... executive producer
Cindy Kerber Cindy Kerber ... associate producer
Chad Savage Chad Savage ... co-producer
Karen Wacker Karen Wacker ... co-producer
Michael Waxman Michael Waxman ... producer
Rolin Jones Rolin Jones ... supervising producer
Bridget Carpenter Bridget Carpenter ... co-executive producer
Kerry Ehrin Kerry Ehrin ... consulting producer
Ron Fitzgerald Ron Fitzgerald ... producer
Brian Grazer Brian Grazer ... executive producer
Patrick Massett Patrick Massett ... co-executive producer
David Nevins David Nevins ... executive producer
John Zinman John Zinman ... co-executive producer
Original Music by
W.G. Snuffy Walden W.G. Snuffy Walden  
Bennett Salvay Bennett Salvay  
Visual Effects by
Dan Carrington Dan Carrington ... flame artist
Bryan Whitaker Bryan Whitaker ... flame artist
Scott Milne Scott Milne ... visual effects supervisor
Rick Redick Rick Redick ... visual effects producer
Chris Zapara Chris Zapara ... cg supervisor
Stunts
Justin Riemer Justin Riemer ... stunt coordinator
Rowdy Brown Rowdy Brown ... stunt player
Brandon Madden Brandon Madden ... stunts
Jeff Milburn Jeff Milburn ... stunt driver
Brett A. Jones Brett A. Jones ... stunts
Kevin Reid Kevin Reid ... stunt double: Matt Lauria
Additional Info
Premiere: October 27, 2010
DVD Release: April 05, 2011
Country: United States
Distributor: Universal Studios
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

8.7 / 10

Production Companies
Imagine Television
Film 44
NBC Universal Television (2006)
Universal Media Studios (UMS) (2007)
Distributors
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
  (2006) (United States) (seasons 1-2) (TV)
The 101
  (2008) (United States) (seasons 3-5) (TV)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2016) (United States) (first & second seasons) (DVD)
Peacock
  (2020) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2007) (United States) (season 1) (DVD)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2008) (United States) (season 2) (DVD)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2009) (United States) (season 3) (DVD)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2010) (United States) (season 4) (DVD)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2011) (United States) (season 5) (DVD)
Filming Locations
Austin Studios - 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
Brownsville, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
Dallas, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
Del Valle, Texas, USA
  (Season 2) (Season 3)
Georgetown, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
Irving, Texas, USA
  (Season 1)
Kerrville, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
Pflugerville, Texas, USA
  (Season 1) (Season 2) (Season 3)
Round Rock, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
San Marcos, Texas, USA
  (Season 1) (Season 4)
South Padre Island, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
Westlake, Texas, USA
  (Season 4)
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